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Industrial and warehouse developer Tungsten Properties has bought a 24-acre site at Witney in Oxfordshire, which has outline consent for B class employment uses. Carter Jonas acted on behalf of seller Oxfordshire Land. Jon Silversides, partner at Carter Jonas said: “Witney has experienced considerable growth in recent years, and the promotion of the larger West…
Finnish automation company Cimcorp is expanding its production facilities to meet growing demand. Construction work for the new building in Ulvila, Finland, has now been completed and furnishing of the new premises is currently underway. The expansion gives it 5,700 sq m of additional factory space and another 2,200 sq m of offices. This will…
Residual stock management specialist and confectionery supplier Morris & Son has taken a 52,000 sq ft warehouse in Barnsley from Columbia Threadneedle Investments. The company has secured a ten-year lease on the purpose-built distribution centre at Silkstone Court on Dodworth Business Park The acquisition will support Morris & Son’s growth plans, with the relocation allowing…
Developer investor St Modwen is to develop a further 800,000 sq ft of warehouse space at its St Modwen Park Stoke Central scheme (formerly known as Etruria Valley), Stoke-on-Trent, after securing the last 46-acre tranche of land from Tata Steel. The deal brings a conclusion to agreements made with the steel making company nearly 25…
Maritime Transport is expanding its freehold property portfolio, creating a strong network of strategic rail freight interchange hubs across the country, funded by a multi-million finance package from HSBC. It is also using part of the funding to buy intermodal equipment to facilitate the development of rail-borne services and to help take long haul freight…
The Confederation of British Industry has called on the government to boost local transport and infrastructure spending in its imminent spending review. Chancellor Sajid Javid is due to present the review tomorrow (4th September). The CBI wants the government to follow through on commitments to deliver crucial large investment projects, including HS2, Crossrail and Northern Powerhouse…
Aero-engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce has launched a research programme into zero-emissions aviation in partnership with Widerøe, the Scandinavian regional airline. Widerøe wants to electrify its fleet of more than 30 aircraft by 2030. “The development of electric aviation looks promising, but we need to progress faster. We are therefore pleased to have the world’s most renowned…
St Francis has launched Cransley Park in Kettering – a 22-acre development that includes five warehouses from 25,000 sq ft to 100,000 sq ft. The site is next to junction 8 of the A14 and total 270,000 sq ft of space. It has been developed speculatively in a partnership between St Francis and the Richardson…
St Francis has launched Cransley Park in Kettering – a 22-acre development that includes five warehouses from 25,000 sq ft to 100,000 sq ft. The site is next to junction 8 of the A14 and total 270,000 sq ft of space. It has been developed speculatively in a partnership between St Francis and the Richardson…
CitySprint has launched a Forward Stock Location service for customers that need immediate access to replacement parts and stock within easy reach of their clients. There are 16 FSL sites including including London, Leeds, Manchester and Glasgow. CitySprint offers same day or overnight delivery. Justin Moore, chief sales officer, said: “The Forward Stock Location service…
James Wroath has joined Wincanton as chief executive in succession to Adrian Coleman, who is retiring. Wroath (pictured) was previously head of North America at LSG Sky Chefs, the world’s largest provider of airline catering and in-flight services, a role he held for nearly four years. He has also held leadership positions at Kuehne &…
Tesco has warned suppliers that it will assess the size and suitability of packaging as part of category reviews and ranging decisions from next year. The move is part of the second phase of its Remove, Reduce, Reuse & Recycle plan, which has been launched at a series of meetings with 1,500 suppliers. Chief executive…
Ocado Retail, the joint venture between Ocado Group and Marks & Spencer, is to open its fifth Customer Fulfilment Centre (CFC) – a 304,355 sq ft facility in SEGRO Logistics Park, Purfleet, Essex. Work is due to begin on the 19-acre site, situated just off the A13, later this month. It is the second facility…
A test project at Zalando with Magazino’s mobile picking robot TORU has been completed – opening the way for the expansion of the robot fleet and the move to a larger operational area are on the agenda. At the test site in Erfurt, the robots were deployed parallel to humans within the Zalando warehouse and…
The Department for Transport has allocated £30 million to help ports improve capacity and maintain trade flow after Brexit. Ports will be able to bid for a share of £10m, while the other £20m will be divided between four Local Resilience Forums (made up of emergency responders, councils and other public services) in areas with…
Kuehne + Nagel and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo have joined forces to improve integration of their electronic booking processes which they say will give customers a full digital offering, including ad-hoc quotations, capacity availability inquiries, dynamic pricing and real-time e-booking functionalities. They say it is the first time that an airfreight carrier and a…
Plug-in hybrid vehicles may be needed to bridge the gap to zero tailpipe emission vehicles, according to a report focusing on heavy goods vehicles by the government-backed Energy Technologies Institute. The report, ‘HGVs and their role in a future energy system’, aims to address the decarbonisation options for HGVs as part of the wider energy…
DHL Express and online retailer mybudapester.com have joined forces to launch a limited edition “DHL 1” sneaker. The basic model for the DHL 1 Sneaker is the cult shoe “Sonra Proto” by Hikmet Sugoer. The toe cap is made of recycled DHL shipping bags. The tag also comes from DHL and is made from the…
Commercial vehicle production fell 31.2 per cent in July – the fourth successive month of decline, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Just over 5,000 commercial vehicles came off production lines last month, some 2,290 fewer units than in the same month in 2018, with the fall driven primarily by the reduction…
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue has been fighting a fire at Whirlpool’s site in Peterborough involving more than 50 trailers. In a statement on the fire, CFRS said more than 55 firefighters tackled the blaze at the site in Shrewsbury Avenue, which broke out on Thursday evening. Peterborough fire. Pic: Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue. “Crews arrived…
Clipper Logistics increased revenue by 15 per cent to £460.2 million in the year to 30th April, as a result of contract wins growth with existing customers in e-fulfilment and returns management. Operating profit was flat at £20.2 million. The company had already warned that contracts entered into the latter part of the year to…
Bid Corporation says the sale of Best Food Logistics, its UK contract distribution business, is “hopefully nearing finalisation”. The group, which is headquartered in South Africa, has been exiting low margin logistics activities globally where they do not fit into its model for its foodservice businesses. However, in its results for the year to 30th…
Blockchain can transform trucking operations with faster processes and less administration, according to truck manufacturer Volvo. Jonas Lindholm, vice president of productivity services, said blockchain could eliminate today’s paper-based systems where forms have to pass through numerous channels and approvals, which increase the risk for loss and fraud while creating a massive amount of administration….
Midland Connect wants the government to provide £596 million to fund 11 major road schemes in the region. The organisation is working with 22 Midlands councils to identify priority schemes to improve local roads in the region. The government has allocated £3.5 billion funding for improvements to the major road network between 2020-2025. Midlands Connect…
Speedy Freight, the Eddie Stobart subsidiary that provides urgent transport, is opening a franchise branch covering South Wales and its major cities, including Cardiff, Newport and Swansea. General manager Ceryn Hopkins, said: “We are offering a cost-effective service for customers who need things doing fast. South Wales is a manufacturing hot spot and our services…
European road transport operators are expecting prices to rise by between one and five per cent this year as a result of driver shortages, according to a survey of 1,000 operators by Transporeon. The study, entitled Capacity, Pricing & Technology: 2019 European Road Transport Survey, found that 16 per cent of the operators believe Brexit…
Cardboard manufacturer Board24 has extended its contract with Bibby Distribution, which involves the delivery of up to 90 loads a day from Board24’s Coalville and Preston depots. Richard McBride, managing director at Board24, said: “Our products need to be delivered at set times, so ensuring that happens without any delays is essential. Bibby Distribution knows…
Palletforce has unveiled a £2 million upgrade of its electronic proof of delivery (ePOD) system, which will feature real-time vehicle tracking and improved notification facilities. Other features include the ability to send updates to consignees via SMS, email and twitter as pallets move through the delivery process. It links with the firm’s Alliance system to…
The Rail Freight Group has reaffirmed is support for the HS2 project, which is now under review by the government, saying it is an important project for freight, but a review is probably right. However, RFG director general Maggie Simpson said: “It is probably right that the project is reviewed, and that options which might…
Ocado says a small fire at its Erith customer fulfilment centre occurred outside the building in a hopper containing waste packaging. “The London Fire Brigade was in attendance and the fire has now been extinguished,” it said in a statement. “Given that the facility was evacuated, as required whenever a fire is reported, there was…
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